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Form One Biology By the end of form one work, the learner should be able to: Define Biology List the branches of Biology Explain the importance of Biology State and explain some of the characteristics of organisms State and explain some of the general characteristics of organisms Explain the external features of plants and animals Write down the difference between plants and animals Define classification Use the magnifying lens to observe the external features of plants/ animals Record observations of the main external features of plant leaf form Draw different types of leaf forms Observe, record and draw the main external features of plants Observe ,record and draw the main external features of animals State the necessity and significance of classification Name the major units of classification Name the five kingdoms of living things List the taxonomic units in plant and animal kingdoms Classify maize and human beings Define Binomial nomenclature State the principles of Binomial nomenclature In naming organisms Use collecting nets, cutting instructions instruments and hand lens Preserve collected specimen Observe and group collected and preserved specimen according to their similarities Home Contact Us Current Scholarships Study Abroad NGOs Grants Jobs in Africa About Us Link to Us! 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Scholarship 2020/21 Undergraduate Scholarships 2020/2021 Masters Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, International Scholarships. 4/27/2020 Biology Notes Form 1 PDF | Biology Form 1 Questions and Answers PDF Define a cell Draw and label the light microscope Identify parts of the light microscope and state their functions Describe how to care for a light microscope Describe how a light microscope is used Draw and label plant and animal cells as seen under a light microscope Calculate the magnification of objects as seen under a light microscope Observe a prepared slide under a light microscope Prepare temporary slide of onion epidermis and observe it under a light microscope Draw and label plant and animal cells as seen under electron microscope Describe the structure and function of the cell • Cell wall • Cell membrane • Cytoplasm Describe the structure and function of the cell organelles Estimate the size of a cell as seen in the field of view of a microscope Write down the differences between plants and animal cells Write down similarities between plant and animal cells List down specialized plant and animal cells State the modifications and functions of specialized cells Define tissues, organs and organ systems Give examples of tissues organs and organ systems Define the term cell physiology Describe the structure and properties of cell membrane Define diffusion Carry out experiments to demonstrate • diffusion in liquids • diffusion in gasses Explain the factors affecting diffusion Explain the role of diffusion in living things Define osmosis Describe movement of water molecules across semi-permeable membrane define and describe the terms used in the study of osmosis such as: • Osmotic pressure 4/27/2020 Biology Notes Form 1 PDF | Biology Form 1 Questions and Answers PDF • Osmotic potential • Isotonic solution • Hypertonic solution • Hypotonic solution • Turgor pressure • Hemolysis • Wall pressure • Plasmolysis • Deplasmolysis carry out an experiment on selective permeability of membrane State factors affecting osmosis Explain the role of osmosis in organisms Explain the factors affecting osmosis Describe what happens when a plant cell is placed in a hypertonic, hypotonic or isotonic solution Carry out an experiment to show plasmolysis in epidermal cells of an onion bulb Describe osmosis of animal cells in a hypertonic solution List down factors affecting active transport Define active transport Define the role of active transport in living things Define nutrition Write down the importance of nutrition List down the modes of feeding in organisms Draw and label the external structure of a leaf Draw and label the internal structure of the leaf Name the parts of a leaf State the functions of the parts of a leaf Define photosynthesis Draw and label the chloroplast Describe the process of photosynthesis List down the importance of photosynthesis Explain some of the factors influencing photosynthesis Explain the factors affecting photosynthesis Explain how the leaf is adapted to the process of photosynthesis Test the presence of starch in a green leaf Investigate whether chlorophyll is necessary for photosynthesis 4/27/2020 Biology Notes Form 1 PDF | Biology Form 1 Questions and Answers PDF Investigate whether light is necessary for photosynthesis carry out an experiment to investigate whether • Carbon (IV) oxide is necessary for photosynthesis • Oxygen is produced during photosynthesis Define Chemicals of life List down types of carbohydrates Write down properties and functions of monosaccharaides Define disaccharides List properties and functions of disaccharides Define hydrolysis and condensation Define polysaccharides and lipids Write down the properties of polysaccharides and lipids carry out tests on • Starch • Reducing sugars • Non-reducing sugar